If the garage space is included in a tenancy protected by rent control/eviction control, then you may well have rights. I suggest that you and your...

If you can prove that the seller knew, and did not disclose, then you should have grounds to either rescind the purchase under Civil Code Section...

That sounds fairly minor, especially if the only impact was esthetic. However, you could try either filing a decrease in housing services petition,...

My sympathies on this frustrating situation. It sounds like your best option would be to sue in small claims court under Civil Code Section 1950.5.

Normally, you would have the right to prevent lease extension/renewal by giving proper written notice to the landlord. See Schmitt v. Felix (1958)...

I would start by making a police report. Lockouts are both illegal, and actionable (including under Civil Code Section 789.3). You can try suing...

I'm sorry you are experiencing this. You may want to consider complaining to the local code enforcement agency about the permitted construction,...

Whether or not you paid a pet deposit, and have permission for the dog, you are still potentially liable under applicable law, possibly including...

Unless you destroyed a brand new carpet, the landlord would normally not be entitled to full replacement cost. You are not responsible for ordinary...

When someone breaches a contract with you, you normally are required to take prompt and responsible steps to minimize/mitigate the potential...